MissJDVSG

I had to pay for all of the psych eval because my insurance wouldn't. However, I did it via bariatricpsychevals.com so it only cost me $300, I think (sorry, it's been a while). I hope this helps.

I was also sleeved on 1/18/17 and originally got the chalky chewable kind and it made me nauseous and I even threw up from it. For a multivitamin, I really like the bariatric fusion soft chews (it's like a starburst consistency). And for iron I take the bariatric fusion iron soft chew (he multivitamin doesn't have iron). For calcium citrate, I take celebrate soft chews. Sorry it's not a 2 in 1 or 3 in 1.

Love the dress! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It was told not to focus on calories, but rather on meeting my Protein goal. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm so sorry about your situation. I don't have a solution, but if you ever need to talk, send me a message. I'm sending prayers your way. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved 5 days ago and I started feeling this way during my 2 week completely liquid pre op diet. Now I'm sore so I don't care, but I know it's coming. It's normal, I think. I just try to take it day by day. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's not shortness of breath so much as I just felt more tired walking up the two floors to my apartment. But you're right, I should use the incentive spirometer more. Thank you! I will call my surgeon in the morning. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys! I was sleeved on 1/18. I have had an easy recovery so far, Thank God. I had minimal pain the first day (it felt like I had done a million crunches the night before). The second day the pain was even less, I was up walking around and feeling fine. Today is day 3 post-op and I'm feeling pretty close to normal. But I've noticed that I am somewhat more easily winded (walking up stairs, walking longer distances) after the surgery. I did not get this winded before. Is this normal? Thanks in advance for any information. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey there! I'm 27, 5'4 and 345 and I am also having surgery tomorrow. I'm not nervous, although this is my first surgery. At this point, I just want to do it and start losing! My advise is to rely on what you know. You know that surgical risks are minimal, even compared to other minimally invasive surgeries. You know that it works for most people and that most people do well. Good luck tomorrow! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon allows regular coffee, one cup of coffee won't dehydrate you. I probably won't have it for a few weeks after surgery, but I'm certainly not giving it up for life. But, as others have said, see what your surgeon says. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

We're surgery buddies! I'm also having my surgery on the 18th! And yes, I'm also nervous. But I'm just as excited. I'm just trying to pray and be rational. These surgeries have low complication rates, and despite being fat I am fairly healthy. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm having my surgery via Medicaid in Illinois. There is a lot of stuff to do but eventually they will pay for it. I had to do a 6 month supervised diet, have an endoscopy, see a pulmonologist, see a cardiologist, and have a psych eval. I imagine you might have to go through similar requirements. But it'll be worth it. Call the number on the back to see if they cover bariatric surgery. Some states don't, some do. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm pre op and I'm not a gastric bypass patient, but I think you might mean waking hours. If your surgeon told you to eat or drink 3 to 4 ounces per hour during your waking hours, it just means that hours that you are awake and not sleeping. So, if I'm understanding your question correctly, every hour you are awake, you should be taking in some food or liquids. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Probably the most important question that you might want to internally reflect on is what made you do that to yourself? If your cravings are over powering you this early out from surgery you might want to get therapy for your food/sugar addiction because this surgery is just a tool, it won't cure those long term issues for you. Eating crap is what got us into a position of needing WLS to begin with, so this is your time to create good food habits. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was honestly worried that with all of the Illinois budget crisis stuff going non that they would maybe not approve since it is still technically an "elective" surgery. But my surgeons office said that they approve if you did all the requirements. I agree though! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App